LSE - International Trade Policy Unit Seminars 2011-12
The International Trade Policy Unit (ITPU) in the International Relations Department of the LSE was established to provide a link between academic research on trade-related topics and the wider debate on trade policy and to promote an informed debate on international trade issues.
As one of its activities the ITPU organises occasional talks and short conferences on trade topics.
Public Lecture: 'Advancing Global Trade and Employment Together: Shared Opportunities and Responsibilities for the United States and the European Union'
Tuesday 22nd May 2012 12:00 - 13:00
LSE campus
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk
This is a reference to a LSE public lecture. Please RSVP by Thursday 10 May to request a ticket, by emailing conferences@lse.ac.uk.
Furthermore, you are cordially invited to attend the following ITPU seminars.
1) 'Reshaping the World Trading System After Doha'
Wednesday 30th November 2011 18:00 – 19:30
Clement House CLM 2.02 99 The Aldwych, London WC2A 2AE
Professor Robert Wolfe
Queen's School of Policy Studies, Queen's University, Ontario.
2) 'The Emerging Powers in International Trade Policy'
Wednesday 7th December 2011 17:30 – 19:00
Clement House CLM 7.02 99 The Aldwych, London WC2A 2AE
Braz Baracuhy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil
3) 'The Social Implications of Globalisation'
Wednesday 25th January 2012 18:00 – 19:30 NAB 2.14
New Academic Building, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 2AE
Kenneth Heydon
LSE and formerly Deputy Director for Trade OECD
4) 'Lessons from the Doha Development Agenda'
Thursday 2nd February 2012 18:30 – 19:30
Hong Kong Theatre Clement House (to be confirmed)
Alejandro Jara
Deputy Director General, World Trade Organisation
Other collaborative possibilities
The ITPU would be open to considering other collaborative possibilities with organisations and institutions interested in drawing on our consultancy and research expertise, or interested in training, capacity-building or executive education programmes. To follow up, please contact us (see Consultancy services|).